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Dr. Richard Peterson, MD

Dr. Richard Peterson, MD

Bariatric Surgery* Age 54
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San Antonio, TX
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience
 

Clinical Overview

Dr. Richard Peterson, MD works in San Antonio, TX as a Bariatric Surgery Specialist and has 26 years experience.

Dr. Peterson is board certified in General Surgery and graduated from American University of The Caribbean School of Medicine in 2000. Dr. Peterson has worked on more claims relating to Obesity than other providers in the area. Dr. Peterson is affiliated with University Hospital. Dr. Peterson is accepting new patients. Dr. Peterson also speaks Spanish.

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Office Locations

  1. 1 Ut Medicine-Westover Hills
    11212 State Highway 151 Ste 100, San Antonio, TX 78251
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (210) 438-8446
  2. 2 University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio
    7703 Floyd Curl Dr, San Antonio, TX 78229
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (210) 567-5730
  3. 3 Medical Arts Research Center at the UT Health
    8300 Floyd Curl Dr, San Antonio, TX 78229
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (210) 450-9900
  4. 4 UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty & Research Ho
    8311 Ewing Halsell Dr, San Antonio, TX 78229
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (210) 562-8000

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Medical Expertise & Background

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Bariatric Surgery
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Common Patient Questions

Dr. Richard Peterson, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Peterson accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community First Health Plans, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthCare, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Peterson accepts here.

Dr. Peterson frequently sees patients for Obesity.

Yes, Dr. Peterson speaks Spanish. See Dr. Peterson's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.

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Dr. Peterson is board certified in General Surgery.

Dr. Peterson has been practicing as a Bariatric Surgery Specialist for 26 years.
Education & Credentials
Medical Education
  • American University of The Caribbean School of Medicine
    2000
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Saint Agnes Hospital
    2002
Internship
Fellowship Hospital
  • USC University Hospital
    2007
Fellowship Hospital
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